The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-10

made from wood taken from William PENIS
mansion, from WashiDgton's home at Mount
Vernon, and from fence rail split by Abra-
ham Lincoln. The entertainment proved to
be a substantial success, and, though it only
lasted Thursday afternoon and evening,
Melted nearly $500 to the ladies having it in
charge.
Church of the Redeemer.-The young
people commenced their praise meetings
last Sunday evening. The subject was
"Faith." Martin M. Brown led the meet
ing very acceptably. The attendance ex-
ceeded the brightest anticipations, fully
150 young people being present. The
exercises were entirely carried on by them
and number took part. At 7:30 they
adjourned to the room above, we'll pre-
pared in mind and spirit for the service
there.
On Monday evening the Y. P. M. A. gave
an entertainment. Tuesday evening Mr..
f. G. Moss read a paper before the liter
airy society on The Imagination" On
Wednesday evening special meeting of
the church was called, TO arrange for the
revival services soon to be held, and for
other Christian activities. Last Sunday
the Sunday-school reached it's highest
mark, there being 402 present. On Tues
day evening the pastor gave lecture on
Talk" before Masonic gathe ring at
Owsley Hall.
Oak Park.-Rev. Miss Chaplin adver-
tises special series Of sermons as fol-
lows: December 4, "Ethics of Jesus"
Dec. IL, Spirituality of Jesus" Dec. 18,
"The Teachings of Jesus Concerning Re
ward and Retribution;" Dec. %, "Jesus
Christ the Saviour of the World"
JOliet.-The Young Peoples Aid Soci-
ETY. of st. Johns Church gave one of their
enjoyable entertainments on Thanksgiv-
ing evening, at Armory hall. Over two
hundred couples were present. The hall
and dining room were tastefully decorated
and the affair was success in every way.
The Ladies' Aid and Sewing Society are
giving afternoon "coffees" monthly, at
the homes of the mel6 bers. The object
of the gatherings is to promote sociabil-
ity and greater interest in church work.
Mrs. Eva. Monroe is the President. The
Sunday-school is increasing in member
ship, and both old and young are inter-
esting themselves in the work. Excel
sior" is the watchword.
COwden.-From this point we have
few more Notes by the Way from DIR. r. O.
Baily, of Springfield. He writes Nov.
30:
This town is on the o. & NJ. R. R. about
sixty-flve miles southeast of Springfield, in
Shelby county. 1 was called to this place to
preach the funeral sermon of W. J. Belts
son, who died Nov. "a, of typhoid fever. VIM.
Arthur is the last one of four children Br.
Belt has buried within the past few months.
preached in the M. E. church to large
audience, made up of all ranks and classes of
the town, evincing much sympathy for the
bereaved, as well as great interest in the
proclamation of universal salvation, many of
whom, 1 was informed, never before heard
the preaching of this faith.
On Sunday we worshiped in the house usu-
ally occupied by the Universalists. had the
pleasure of sharing the hospitality of Br. Sill
vester Cosart, and the kindness of many
other Universalsts, who desire soon to make
an effort to reorganize the church and build
more comfortable house. They informed
4ko4 loF
emit, Rev. L. W. Brigham would hold meet
ing in the near future for the purpose of set
ting all things in order for successful church
work.
am glad the way is now open at Cowden
to organize, with enough numerical strength
to support minister and accomplish much
good. Many influential people not members
of any church are waiting to find permanent
religious homes in the Universalist ranks
there. Let the good work 90 on.